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Warm Chickpea and Lentil Salad with Carrots: A Tasty Delight!

Warm Chickpea and Lentil Salad with Carrots: A Tasty Delight!
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Enjoy a nutritious warm chickpea and lentil salad with carrots that’s packed with flavor! Try this tasty delight today for a quick weeknight meal!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup green or brown lentils, rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 3 large carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp ground coriander
  • ¼ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley (plus more for garnish)
  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (for dressing)
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice (or more to taste)
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • Salt & pepper to taste (for dressing)

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, combine 1 cup of rinsed lentils with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes until tender. Drain excess water.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté 1 thinly sliced onion until translucent, then add 2 minced garlic cloves and 3 sliced carrots along with spices (½ teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ¼ teaspoon coriander, optional cinnamon) and salt/pepper. Cook until carrots are tender.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine cooked lentils, drained chickpeas, sautéed vegetables, and ¼ cup chopped parsley.
  4. For the dressing, whisk together 3 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, and seasoning to taste.
  5. Drizzle the dressing over the salad mix and toss gently to coat. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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